Ingredients Glossary
| Ingredients | Properties | EWG Score |
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Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract
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Natural plant extract. Soothing & hydrating, Aloe Vera protects, calms and relieves redness. Has natural anti-inflammatory properties and is rich in antioxidants.
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1 |
| Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate | Naturally derived surfactant made from renewable feedstock sources. Readily biodegradable and safe for the environment. Performs as a very mild and gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient. This ingredient is naturally derived however is produced with safe, clean synthetic processes. | 1 |
| Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine |
Naturally derived surfactant from renewable coconut oil sources. Readily biodegradable and safe for the environment. Performs as a very mild and gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient. This ingredient is naturally derived however is produced with safe, clean synthetic processes.
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1 |
| Decyl Glucoside | Natural plant derived surfactant. Readily biodegradable and safe for the environment. Performs as a very mild and gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient. | 1 |
| Coco-Glucoside & Glyceryl Oleate |
Naturally derived surfactant made from renewable feedstock sources. Readily biodegradable and safe for the environment. A very mild ingredient which helps to strengthen the skin’s natural barrier function.
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1 |
| Coco Nucifera (Virgin Coconut) Oil | Our hero ingredient! Sourced direct from organic, sustainable plantations within tropical Fiji. This natural, pure oil protects and moisturises with anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties. | 1 |
| Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Naturally derived antioxidant.
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1 |
| Benzyl Alcohol | Synthetic preservative agent approved for use in natural and organic products by EcoCert. Biodegradable and safe for the environment. | 2 |
| Dehydroacetic Acid |
Synthetic preservative agent approved for use in natural and organic products by EcoCert. Derived from Acetic Acid commonly know as Vinegar. Biodegradable and safe for the environment.
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1 |
| Propanediol | Naturally derived humectant made from renewable feedstock sources such as corn. Performs as an emollient and moisturiser. | 1 |
| Glycerin |
Naturally derived humectant made from vegetable oil. Helps prevent moisture loss from the skin and can also help to increase moisture absorption into the skin.
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1 |
| Acacia Senegal & Xanthan Gum | Naturally derived thickening agents. | 1-3 |
| Citric Acid |
Naturally derived pH adjusting agent.
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1 |
| Ricinus communis (Castor) Oil | Natural oil cold pressed from the seeds of the Ricinus communis plant. Performs as an emollient to help protect and condition the skin. | 2 |
| Cera Alba (Beeswax) |
Responsibly sourced, natural, pure beeswax helps to protect the skin and performs as a thickening agent.
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1 |
| Sorbitan Isostearate | Naturally derived emulsifier from renewable plant sources. Emulsifiers help to combine water and oil together. | 1 |
| Polygylceryl-2 Sesquioleate |
Naturally derived emulsifier from renewable plant sources. Emulsifiers help to combine water and oil together.
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1 |
| Polygylceryl-3 Polyricinoleate | Naturally derived emulsifier from Castor Oil. It helps to stabilise creams and balms and is a common ingredient found in chocolate, yum! | 1 |
| Magnesium Stearate |
Naturally derived thickener from renewable plant sources.
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1 |
| Allantoin | Naturally occurring compound found in the roots and leaves of the comfrey plant. Performs as a skin conditioning agent that soothes and calms irritated skin and relieves redness and inflammation. | 1 |
| Zinc Sulfate |
Synthetic ingredient approved for use in natural and organic products by Ecocert. In water-in-oil emulsions such as our baby bottom balm, this ingredient acts as a stabilising agent. Used within safe regulatory concentrations.
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3-4 |
| Zea Mays (Corn) Starch | Naturally derived starch from Corn this ingredient acts as a thickening agent. | 1 |
| Zinc Oxide |
Derived from naturally occurring zinc ore. Zinc Oxide has protective barrier and soothing properties to help prevent and relieve redness and inflammation.
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2-3 |
| Organic Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower Extract | Natural plant extract with soothing and protective properties, suitable for sensitive skin. Australian Certified Organic. | 1 |
| Organic Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract |
Natural plant extract with soothing and protective properties, suitable for sensitive skin. Australian Certified Organic. |
1 |
| Citrus Sinesis (Sweet Orange) peel oil |
Natural essential oil provides a calming and soothing fragrance. |
1 |
| Lavandula Augustifolia (Lavender Maillette) oil |
Natural essential oil provides a calming and soothing fragrance |
1 |
| Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) oil |
Natural essential oil provides a calming and soothing fragrance |
1 |
| Cananga Ordorata (Ylang Ylang 1st Grade) oil |
Natural essential oil provides a calming and soothing fragrance |
1 |
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Organic Anthemis Nobilis (Chamomile Roman) oil
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Natural essential oil provides a calming and soothing fragrance |
1 |